Help identifying signature on a portrait

Discussion in 'Art' started by starfish, Jul 27, 2020.

  1. starfish

    starfish Member

    Hello all! Looking for help in identifying the artist's signature on the following portrait. Would appreciate any and all ideas.

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  2. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Pretty sure the 'artist' doesn't want to admit to painting this.
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    staples on the canvas.....that's no antique.....:hilarious::hilarious:
     
  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think this is a "factory " art piece. Probably 60s-70s.
     
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  5. starfish

    starfish Member

    Oh yes, i know it is not antique, hence posting a picture of verso.
     
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  6. starfish

    starfish Member

    Thanks, the ones they've been making for furniture stores, etc, right?
     
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  7. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think so . This would have fit in a ghastly Spanish revival decor (think dark woods and crushed red velvet!)
     
  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It does appear to be a decorative painting in which case the artist's name doesn't matter. The subject may have been inspired by something like this portrait of a bürgermeister. That burlap-like inner matting is often found on frames from the 1960s/1970s.

    Debora

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  9. starfish

    starfish Member

    Thanks! This is very helpful.
     
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  10. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    I don't think it even qualifies as 'factory art', very poorly painted IMHO.
     
  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The technique is impasto. A deliberate choice by the painter.

    Debora
     
  12. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

  13. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    If someone can identify the artist, then, 'you're a better man than I, Gunga Din'
     
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  14. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Do I have to?:nailbiting:
     
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